Drama ·History · France · 1990 · 2h 10m

Hamlet

Hamlet poster
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Cast
Mel Gibson as Hamlet Glenn Close as Gertrude Alan Bates as Claudius Paul Scofield as The Ghost Ian Holm as Polonius Helena Bonham Carter as Ophelia
Crew
David Watkin — Director of Photography Richard Marden — Editor Ennio Morricone — Original Music Composer Christopher De Vore — Screenplay Franco Zeffirelli — Screenplay Dyson Lovell — Producer
Tagline

The extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale of vengeance and tragedy.

Synopsis

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.

Trailer Hamlet — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Franco Zeffirelli Director David Watkin Director of Photography Richard Marden Editor Ennio Morricone Original Music Composer Christopher De Vore Screenplay Franco Zeffirelli Screenplay Dyson Lovell Producer Dante Ferretti Production Design Maurizio Millenotti Costume Design
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